So it only dates from 1965? It’s hardly a sacred emblem, sanctified by the mists of antiquity then is it?
So would it be a huge problem to replace the squat ugly fellow with all his negative connotations with a representation of a square-jawed Union soldier from one of the Irish regiments (the 35th Indiana?), or better yet to emphasize the school’s religious ethos Father Corby’s fine figure? To show the true proud symbolism of the Fighting Irish?
Who could possibly object to that?
The name fighting Irish originated in the 20s because there were a lot of Irishmen who attended Notre Dame and had a fighting spirit. So is it the logo or the origin of the name or both? For what it’s worth, nobody at Notre Dame wants to change it. As I said, you and I will have to disagree.